PRINTING GUIDELINES CHART - INK DENSITY GUIDE

PAPER /                            LINE              PAPER                                   SOLID

SUBSTRATE                      SCREEN          DENSITY                            INK DENSITY

                                                            DB                          K          C          M          Y

Grades 1 and 2                     175                0.07                   1.70      1.40     1.50      1.05

Premium gloss / dull coated

Grades 1 and 2                    150-175           0.09                   1.60      1.30     1.40      1.00

Premium matte coated  

Premium text & cover           150-175           NA                     1.30      1.15     1.15      0.90

( Smooth )                

Grades 3 & 5 coated              133                 0.14                   1.60      1.30     1.40     1.00

Supercal ( SCA, SCB, SCC )     120-133           0.17                   1.40      1.15     1.20     0.95

Uncoated Offset                    110                 0.17                   1.25      1.00     1.12    0.95